NATO: 5 dead in non-hostile Kabul helicopter crash

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) A military helicopter crashed in a non-hostile incident Sunday at the NATO base in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing five coalition members and injuring five others, authorities said.

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Socialists hold off right-wing party to win Vienna vote
GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press

VIENNA (AP) — The Socialist party held on to Vienna city hall in a municipal election on Sunday, fighting off a challenge from a right-wing populist party campaigning on Austrian concerns over mass migration.

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Spiralling violence in Middle East leads to further casualties



GAZA: -- A young Palestinian girl and her pregnant mother are believed to be the latest victims of the spiralling violence in the Middle East.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862271-death-toll-mounts-in-israel-and-the-palestinian-territories/#entry9955046

British Family Intervenes In Thai Murders Trial

LONDON: -- David Miller's family take receipt of a package from the Thai Embassy in London which they claim contains vital evidence.

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Heavy rain forecast nationwide today

BANGKOK, 12 October 2015 (NNT) - The North and Northeast of Thailand will continue to experience heavy rain and thundershowers, as a low pressure system is expanding over the upper regions of the country.

According to the Meteorological Department, most areas of the Central Plains, the East Coast and the South are also likely to experience similar weather conditions today, due to a monsoon trough currently moving across central Thailand toward the South.

Flood and mudslide warnings have been issued to residents living in these parts of Thailand. They are urged to exercise caution when leaving their homes. It will also rain heavily in most districts of Bangkok and its vicinity.


-- NNT 2015-10-12

Public Health Ministry checks on healthy vegetarian food



BANGKOK, 12 October 2015 (NNT)-The Public Health Ministry has advised people participating in the vegetarian festival to adopt four simple principles for a healthier life.

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Obama: Clinton made mistake; security not endangered
By KEVIN FREKING

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's use of a private email server to conduct government business when she served as secretary of state was a mistake but didn't endanger national security, President Barack Obama said during an interview airing Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862297-obama-clinton-made-mistake;-security-not-endangered/

Joint firefighting team takes off to douse flames in S. Sumatra



JAKARTA: -- In a joint effort to combat haza, Indonesia kicked off its firefighting operation on Sunday morning, with help from Singapore and Malaysia to extinguish land and forest fires in South Sumatra, The Jakarta Globe reported.

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SET opens up 3.56 points to 1,414.89 /Bangkok Post

Miss Universe Vietnam suspected of undergoing plastic surgery



VIETNAM: -- Pham Thi Huong, who was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam last week, is now thought to have had plastic surgery to her face, which helps her become more beautiful, according to Tuoi Tre News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862307-miss-universe-vietnam-suspected-of-undergoing-plastic-surgery/

New PM's Office Permanent Secretary vows to work for Thai public

BANGKOK, 12 October 2015 (NNT) - A new Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office vows to work for Thai people, as he officially begins his new role today.

Police General Aek Angsananont, who was recently appointed Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, has received a warm welcome as he arrived to his new office at the Government House.

The new Permanent Secretary said he feels no pressure in his new role, which he likened to his previous role serving the Thai public as a police officer. He said he has also been advised by his predecessor, M.L. Panadda Diskul, to expand public channels for complaints as a way of addressing the people's concerns.

Police General Aek will be preparing for another biking event ‘Bike for Dad’ and His Majesty the King’s Birthday Celebration on December 5th, as well as other ceremonies next year.


-- NNT 2015-10-12

Predawn heavy rains bring traffic chaos in the capital Monday



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok was lashed with heavy downpour early Monday morning bringing traffic chaos to many main roads leading to the inner area of the capital during the morning rush hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862330-predawn-heavy-rains-cause-traffic-chaos-in-bangkok/

Lord Rose: Leaving EU 'not worth the risk'

LONDON: -- The cross-party campaign for the UK to stay in the European Union is formally launching with the message that leaving is "not worth the risk".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862344-lord-rose-leaving-eu-not-worth-the-risk/

Alleged Nauru rape victim arrives in Australia for abortion

(BBC)A Somali refugee who became pregnant after allegedly being raped on Nauru has arrived in Australia for an abortion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862349-alleged-nauru-rape-victim-arrives-in-australia-for-abortion/

Thailand's booming tourism industry and skyrocketing prices impacts poverty-stricken children
by Iskhandar Razak in Phuket

PHUKET: -- Phuket's booming tourism industry has caused an increase in the amount of young boys and girls that need to be rescued from poverty, say child protection workers on the frontlines of effort on the popular Thai island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862353-phukets-booming-tourism-industry-and-skyrocketing-prices-impacts-poverty-stricken-children/

Bangkok taxi fares could increase later this year

File photo. Source: Internet

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Land Transport has completed its latest study on Bangkok taxis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862356-bangkok-taxi-fares-could-increase-later-this-year/

Another arrest warrant issued for fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra after he failed to show up at the court to face a trial which he was accused of defaming the former army chief in May this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862362-another-arrest-warrant-issued-for-fugitive-thaksin-shinawatra/

Thai PBS director’s dismissal draws strong criticism and widespread outcry



BANGKOK: -- The abrupt termination of employment contract of Thai PBS director Somchai Suwanban by the station's board of governors drew strong criticism from several media academics who described such action was deplorable.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862365-thai-pbs-directors-dismissal-draws-strong-criticism-and-widespread-outcry/

Hong Kong photographer to face Thai trial over flak jacket

SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand - A Hong Kong photographer detained for carrying a bullet proof jacket and helmet in Thailand will face trial after pleading not guilty to a weapons possession charge on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862366-hong-kong-photographer-to-face-thai-trial-over-flak-jacket/

Flash floods hit Chalong
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: Heavy rains drenched Chalong, causing flash floods, while other parts of the island have remained sunny today.

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Phuket gains third Bangkok Group private hospital
The Phuket News


The B600-million baht medical facility has now been ratified by the Ministry of Health as a fully-recognised hospital. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- The grand opening of the B600-million Dibuk Hospital on Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit last Thursday (Oct 8) marked the medical facility’s formal transition from a clinic to a hospital as recognised by the Ministry of Health.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862371-phuket-gains-third-bangkok-group-private-hospital/

Four injured in car plunge from Union Mall’s carpark



BANGKOK: -- Four persons in a car were injured when their car plunged from the second floor of Union Mall shopping centre's carpark building on Lardprao road last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862372-four-injured-in-car-plunge-from-union-malls-carpark-in-bangkok/

Queen's advisers strip Jeremy Corbyn of 'Right Honourable' title after Privy Council snub
By Christopher Hope, Chief Political Correspondent

Exclusive: Mr Corbyn was described on Parliament’s website as “Right Honourable”, which denotes membership of the centuries-old Privy Council, until late last week

BANGKOK: -- The Queen’s advisers told Parliament to strip Jeremy Corbyn of his “Right Honourable” status after Number 10 wrongly implied the Labour leader had joined the Privy Council, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862374-queens-advisers-strip-jeremy-corbyn-of-right-honourable-title-after-privy-council-snub/

Thailand expects seven million Chinese tourists in 2015
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thailand expects a record 7 million visitors from China in 2015 compared with 4.63 million last year, the tourism minister said on Friday, despite a bomb attack at a major tourist spot that killed 20 people, more than half of them foreigners.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862377-thailand-expects-seven-million-chinese-tourists-in-2015/

MINSK, Belarus (AP) - Early results show Belarusian incumbent Lukashenko winning the presidential vote.

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Accused Detail Torture in Final Testimony of Koh Tao Murders Trial
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

SURAT THANI — The final testimony in the three-month trial of two men accused of double-murder on Koh Tao was heard yesterday as the accused took the stand to detail crude torture they allege was used to obtain false confessions.

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Belarus election: Lukashenko wins landslide of more than 80 percent – exit polls



PARIS: -- Exit polls in Belarus say that strongman Alexander Lukashenko has won a fifth term as president with more than 80 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862391-belarus-election-lukashenko-wins-landslide-of-more-than-80-percent-exit-polls/

Cold temperatures hit Chiang Mai, hospitals see rash of pneumonia patients

CHIANG MAI, 12 October 2015 (NNT) - The Public Health Office in Chiang Mai province has warned locals of falling temperatures and continuous rain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862392-cold-temperatures-hit-chiang-mai-hospitals-see-rash-of-pneumonia-patients/

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran says Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian convicted.

Donald Trump continues to lead Republican presidential race – CBS poll
BY BNO NEWS

WASHINGTON: -- Donald Trump remains in the lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, followed by Ben Carson, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862393-donald-trump-continues-to-lead-republican-presidential-race-cbs-poll/